Water Heaters
Warm up to more efficiency & savings on the second-biggest energy user in most homes.
Get a rebate with a new, energy-efficient water heater.
How it works
DTE residential natural gas customers who currently heat their water with gas may be eligible for an instant discount on a high efficiency storage tank water heater or tankless water heater. DTE residential electric customers who currently heat their water with electricity may be eligible for an instant discount on a high efficiency electric heat pump water heater. You don’t have to have an energy star approved unit as long as your unit meets program minimum energy requirements.
Use our Find a Contractor database to identify participating contractors who install water heaters. Your contractor will inform you about high-efficiency units that qualify for rebates. You can also refer to our Qualified Water Heaters List.
| Water Heaters Eligible for Rebates | |
|---|---|
Natural Gas Water HeaterTankless water heater 0.81 UEF Tank water heater 0.61 UEF Electric Water HeaterHeat Pump Water Heater 2.2 UEF or higher |
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) is the Department of Energy's metric for water heater efficiency. A higher UEF means a water heater is more energy efficient and will cost less to operate compared to similar units.
Search the DTE directory for participating contractors.
For more information, please call us toll free, (866) 796-0512 or email us.
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Limited Rebates Available
As of 05/22/2023
Electric Customers
10%
Natural Gas Customers
11%
Rebates funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis and customers are encouraged to apply early, as program funds are limited.
Water Heater Tips
Flush Your Water Heater
Flushing your water heater annually removes sediment that builds up. Flushing will help your unit run much more efficiently. You can hire a contractor, or do-it-yourselfers will find it to be a fairly simple project.
Check the Temperature
Most water heaters are set higher than 120°. By lowering the temperature setting to 120° you can save money. For every 10° reduction in temperature you can save from 3% to 5% on water heating costs. Consult your health professional first if you have a chronic condition or respiratory ailment.
Insulate for Efficiency
Insulate with a water heater blanket to prevent heat loss. Hire a contractor to ensure the blanket doesn’t cover an electric panel, gas valve or pressure release. Also insulate the first three feet of hot and cold water pipes connected to the water heater to help your unit maintain a consistent temperature.